April Yarn & Share

Yiradhu marang ‘good day’, ?, and welcome to another edition of our Yarn & Share!?

As the days grow cooler and the leaves start to turn, we're feeling extra grateful for the warmth of our community and the incredible projects we've had the privilege to be a part of. This month we’re super excited to share about not only these projects but also some changes to our Yirra Miya team - always ‘growing together’.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's dive into some updates! ??

The Yirra Miya Family ??

Our team continues to grow and thrive! We're so proud of the work we do and the culture we're building together.?

Our Cultural Designer Lauren has recently returned to work after maternity leave, having her little boori ‘baby’ late last year (wow he is so darn adorable!). We love having her back on board, and we're excited to share some cool scopes of work she is already working on,?including a Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, colouring book design for a previous client and some artwork digitalisation for Weenthunga!

Project Spotlights

Songlines

Have you been following along with Songlines? If not, we recommended checking out their deadly offerings!??

Songlines are a dedicated family business passionate about creating a world where First Nations culture is valued and embedded within education. From educational consultancy to stunning artworks and design to incredible educational resources, Songlines is making waves in community. We were honoured to be a part of their website refresh that reflects their vision, values and new brand identity. Click here to check it out!?

Dhurarra

Dhurarra, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) in Dubbo, NSW, is doing amazing work to enhance the well-being of Aboriginal people affected by intergenerational trauma, by providing essential support services to their community.?

We had the privilege of completing a Biladurang 'Platypus' Starter Brand Package and cultural elements package for them. The stories behind the designs showcase the important work Dhurarra do and represent. They reflect some of their core purposes in working with children, families and communities, as well as creating a safe journey using a First Nations strength-based approach. Learn more about their impact in this LinkedIn post.

CDPP

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is an independent prosecution service that?engaged Yirra Miya to complete our?Cultural Elements Ai Package.? The elements created are used?to support their internal communications with staff as well as?community engagement, each representing a key area of focus. From "Safe and Just Society" to "National Footprint," these elements tell a powerful story. Learn more here.

Kaloongi

Kaloongi, a First Nations owned consultancy with over 30 years of experience, is making a real difference in governance, senior management, quality/compliance, and service delivery. We loved working alongside them to create a suite of assets, including business cards, illustrations, logo, letterhead, report template, style sheet, and email banner.

Bourke High School

Bourke High School in NSW has started a hub to support and empower students throughout their education journey. From school attendance to health and legal support, they're making sure our young people have the resources they need to thrive. We were proud to create a logo that ties into their school colours and represents their commitment to their students - check it out here.

Service Highlight: Branding

At Yirra Miya, we're all about crafting unique brand identities that tell your story and create lasting connections with your audience. Our passion for storytelling drives us to create brands that go beyond just looking good – we want your brand to resonate on a deeper level. ??

We start by really getting to know you and your business, understanding your goals, values, and the people you want to reach. Then, our First Nations Cultural Designers bring your brand to life with logos, colours, typography, imagery, and graphics that capture your brand's essence.

But we don't stop there! We're here to support you every step of the way, with brand coaching sessions included in all our packages. Whether you need help installing fonts, using your logos, or creating social media tiles on Canva, we've got you covered. Because at the end of the day, we're all about yirra miya – growing together. ??

Ready to take your brand to the next level? Check out our branding packages and book your free discovery call today!

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Events & Connection

It's been a jam-packed few months. We're so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside you all.

Last month, we celebrated International Women's Day, and our very own Leticia was a guest speaker at the Koiop Connect IWD luncheon. She shared her journey of vulnerability, overcoming fears, self-care, love, and navigating her path as a woman and a mum in business. We're so proud to have such an amazing and inspiring leader at Yirra Miya ??

To all the deadly women and people in our community, we hope you had a fantastic International Women's Day!

Leticia also had the opportunity to see the artwork she created for Croydon Health Services face-to-face at the launch of their Child Protection Therapy Room for children and young people.

Here is a snippet of the story:

“The artwork shares the essence of youthful curiosity, strength, and vulnerability when navigating the path to healing from trauma and healing the inner child. This is represented through the children and young people layered within their safe space with the outer layer representing their resilience, healing and growth from within. The children and young people stand together from all demographics and experiences healing through a collective journey.”

- Leticia Anne, Owner & Creative Director Yirra Miya

That's a wrap?for this Yarn & Share, ! As always, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to have a yarn, hit reply ??

Until next time, stay deadly,

Yirra Miya Creative Team